Could franchising be right for you?

When contemplating starting up a business on your own it is critical that you choose an option that is suited to your interests and skillset. Its critcal to ensure that the target market has stability and is not just the latest trend.
Many who are interested in going into business for the first time are [...]

Researching franchise opportunities

During times of economic change many people are wondering what they might do with their futures. Alot of people are driven by motives of ambition, redundancy or even retirement preparation and considering franchise business as a potential way forward. Clearly the self employed franchise route is right for some and not for others.
Below are [...]

Finding the right franchise for you

During times of financial difficulty people are considering their future. Often we are pushed forward by motives of being made redundant, ambition or sometimes preparation for retirement and contemplating franchise business as a step in the right direction. Clearly the self employed franchise route is right for some and not for others.
Below are some [...]

Tips on writing a Franchise Business Plan

More than 90% of franchisees in the UK run businesses that are profitable confirms the annual national survey carried out by the British Franchise Association, so its easy to see why high street banks are enthusiastic about new franchise businesses.
Furthermore, the banks are making much use of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme. The Enterprise [...]